After a hiatus due to schedules and sickness, Derrick and Darryl return for another discussion on the Western Theater...well mostly. The guys talk about what actually constitutes the Western Theater, and more information on the Symposium on the Field at Perryville. Join our group on Facebook by searching for "Western Theater in the Civil War" where we encourage you to ask questions and help others in their research and learning. On Twitter/X, search for @westerntheater, and on Instagram follow @kentuckycivilwar to stay up to date on the latest episodes. Music from #uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://upbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/billy-on-the-hill License code: NBMDJ4UMTHN0AMDD

Derrick and Darryl discuss the books you need for your Western Theater library when it comes to the Fort Henry and Fort Donelson Campaign. The guys talk the heavy hitters, but also some of the more obscure ones that you might not know about. Click the link for Darryl's blog post on the subject (https://www.westerntheatercivilwar.com/post/wtcw-essential-books-fort-donelson). Join our group on Facebook by searching for the Western Theater in the Civil War where we encourage you to ask questions and help others in their research and learning. On Twitter/X, search for @westerntheater, and on Instagram follow @kentuckycivilwar to stay up to date on the latest episodes. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/billy-on-the-hill License code: NBMDJ4UMTHN0AMDD

Derrick and Darryl discuss the Stones River Campaign with author and historian Dan Masters. Dan is the author of the forthcoming book on Stones River entitled, Hell by the Acre: A Narrative History of the Stones River Campaign, November 1862-January 1863, published by Savas Beatie. Check out Dan's blog at https://dan-masters-civil-war.blogspot.com/ for amazing Civil War Content. In Part Three we discuss Dan's writing journey and the things he's learned along he way, as well as more of the fighting at the Round Forest, Carter Stevenson's division, and the real story behind the Battle of the Bands. Join our group on Facebook by searching for the Western Theater in the Civil War where we encourage you to ask questions and help others in their research and learning. On Twitter/X, search for @westerntheater, to stay up to date on the latest episodes. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/billy-on-the-hill License code: NBMDJ4UMTHN0AMDD

Derrick and Darryl discuss the Stones River Campaign with author and historian Dan Masters. Dan is the author of the forthcoming book on Stones River entitled, Hell by the Acre: A Narrative History of the Stones River Campaign, November 1862-January 1863, published by Savas Beatie. Check out Dan's blog at https://dan-masters-civil-war.blogspot.com/ for amazing Civil War content. In Part Two, we discussed the cavalry of both armies, the bloody actions on the 31st, the ill fated attack of the Orphan Brigade, and much more! Join our group on Facebook by searching for the Western Theater in the Civil War where we encourage you to ask questions and help others in their research and learning. On Twitter/X, search for @westerntheater, and on Instagram follow @kentuckycivilwar to stay up to date on the latest episodes. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/billy-on-the-hill License code: NBMDJ4UMTHN0AMDD

Derrick and Darryl discuss the Stones River Campaign with author and historian Dan Masters. Dan is the author of the forthcoming book on Stones River entitled, Hell by the Acre: A Narrative History of the Stones River Campaign, November 1862-January 1863, published by Savas Beatie. Check out Dan's blog at https://dan-masters-civil-war.blogspot.com/ for amazing Civil War content. In Part One, we discussed the two armies, their leaders, and what shape they were in prior to the Battle of Stones River, and why the battle was fought just outside of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Join our group on Facebook by searching for the Western Theater in the Civil War where we encourage you to ask questions and help others in their research and learning. On Twitter/X, search for @westerntheater, and on Instagram follow @kentuckycivilwar to stay up to date on the latest episodes. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/billy-on-the-hill License code: NBMDJ4UMTHN0AMDD

Hello and welcome to WTCW's The Department No. 2 Podcast! Join us in this introductory episode to get to know the hosts and all about the show. Derrick and Darryl discuss the beginnings of WTCW, events, future episodes, and where our love for Civil War history began. Be sure to subscribe, leave a rating, and follow along as we bring the Western Theater in the Civil War to your ears!